How Antonio Sicurezza Prints Travel to Your Door

Framed posters and canvas editions do not ship the same way, and the difference matters more than most buyers expect. Here is exactly how each format is packed, why creasing is rare, and what to check on arrival.

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The short answer

Framed Antonio Sicurezza prints ship flat, in rigid protective packaging with corner guards and a protective face layer. Canvas editions ship rolled in a sturdy tube, which is standard for unstretched canvas because it prevents creases and dents. Both methods are designed so the print arrives ready to hang or stretch without damage.

Framed prints ship flat and rigid

A framed poster is never rolled. Rolling puts pressure on the frame joints and can crack the glazing, so framed editions travel flat between two rigid boards. Corner guards absorb the knocks that happen in transit, and a thin protective layer sits over the print surface to keep it clean. The package is deliberately a little larger than the frame, because slack space is what absorbs impact.

The flat method exists for one reason. A frame is a rigid object, and rigid objects survive best when they cannot flex. On arrival, inspect the corners first, since they take the most handling. If you are choosing between formats, a framed piece such as the framed Two Poodles poster arrives fully assembled and ready to hang, which is part of what you are paying for.

Canvas editions ship rolled in a tube

Unstretched canvas ships rolled, print side inward, inside a wide diameter tube. This is not a cost saving. A rolled canvas cannot crease, and a tube has no flat faces to dent. The slight curl that remains after unrolling relaxes within a day or two at room temperature, or faster if the canvas is weighted gently at the corners.

The curl is the only thing most buyers notice, and it is temporary. Once the canvas is stretched onto a frame, the tension pulls it flat permanently. If you prefer the framed route instead, the framed Tulipes perroquet poster avoids the stretching step entirely. Canvas suits larger formats, and the size guidance in choosing a print size for a small living room applies equally to rolled canvas once mounted.

What to check when the package arrives

Open framed packages on a clean, flat surface rather than lifting the print out of the box. Remove the protective face layer slowly, pulling it back at an angle rather than straight up. For a rolled canvas, unroll it onto a clean surface and let it settle before stretching. Rushing either step is where most avoidable damage happens, not in transit.

Keep all packaging until you have inspected the print properly. A crease or a dented corner is visible within a minute of unboxing, and claims are far simpler when the original materials are on hand. The refund process is covered in Auvrique Refund Policy. If anything arrives wrong, contact support before discarding the tube or boards, since the Auvrique contact page is the fastest route to a resolution.

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A tube looks less protective than a box. It is the opposite.

Format	Ships as	Main protection
Framed poster	Flat, rigid package	Corner guards and face layer
Canvas edition	Rolled in a tube	Wide tube prevents creasing

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Key takeaways

Framed prints ship flat between rigid boards with corner protection.
Canvas editions ship rolled in a tube, which prevents creases entirely.
A slight curl in a rolled canvas relaxes within a day or two.
Keep the packaging until the print has been fully inspected.

Related questions

Will a rolled canvas print get creased in the post?

Creasing is unlikely because the canvas is rolled print side inward inside a rigid tube, and a curved surface cannot fold. The realistic minor issue is a temporary curl after unrolling, which flattens on its own or under gentle weight within a day or two at room temperature.

Do I need to stretch a canvas print myself?

Canvas editions arrive unstretched and rolled, so they need mounting onto stretcher bars before hanging. Most local framers do this quickly and cheaply. If you would rather skip that step, a framed poster arrives fully assembled and ready to hang straight from the box.

What should I do if my print arrives damaged?

Inspect the print as soon as you open the package and keep all the original packaging, including the tube or rigid boards. Photograph any damage before removing the print further, then contact support through the Auvrique contact page so a replacement or refund can be arranged.

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